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Computerized Flat Knitting Machine

Efficient Intarsia Knitting

Equipped with 21 intarsia carriers with an option for

30 total, SIR®123 allows great freedom in knitting

intarsia garments, aided by tremendously capable

design system software. Production leadtimes

can be dramatically reduced using the Automatic

Intarsia Carrier Setting software featured on our

SDS®-ONE APEX3 apparel design workstation.

The Global Standard for Intarsia Knitting

As SHIMA SEIKI's newest generation of standard workhorse machines, the new SIR®123

is the global standard for Intarsia shaped knitting, having inherited the know-how and

experience accumulated over the years as the leading manufacturer of computerized

flat knitting machines. Productivity is increased with a maximum knitting speed of 1.4

meters per second, combined with the R2CARRIAGE® System that improves efficiency

in each course through quicker carriage returns. It also carries over proven SHIMA SEIKI

technology such as our renowned Digital Stitch Control System (DSCS®), spring-loaded

Full-Time Sinker System, Stitch Presser, Takedown Comb and Yarn Gripper and Cutter

which is now equipped with a new lint remover for reduced maintenance. Made-in-Japan

quality, reliability, productivity, user-friendliness and cost-performance combine to satisfy

the high expectations of the world's fashion industry.

-SV -SV-SV -SC

Gauge RangeKNITRAN® System Gaugeless Knitting Solenoid NeedleSelection

Stitch Presser Full-Time Sinker

Yarn Gripper and Cutter

Dust Cleaner NetworkInterface

Schedule Knit Back-Lit LCD Panel

Takedown RollersKnitting Width WideGauge®

KnittingSetup Device Pattern Memory Back-up PowerUSB Memory

InterfaceDSCS®Tough

Needle BedR2CARRIAGE®

System

Computerized Flat Knitting Machines

A User-Friendlier Knitting Machine　　Space efficiency is improved during installation

by integrating the fabric collection tray within

the machine frame. The network connector is

repositioned on the side of the controller for

easier access when performing production data

management with Shima Network Solutions. The

USB interface is also positioned directly below

the control monitor for improved access in data

exchange. For those moments when power

suddenly becomes unavailable, a backup power

supply allows work to resume after power failures.

This offers peace of mind that an entire garment will

not be lost due to blackouts.

The World’s First Digital Stitch Device

Considered one of the most significant

breakthroughs in modern-day knitting, our patented

Digital Stitch Control System (DSCS®) is the only

proven digital system field-tested and market-

proven in the industry for over 25 years. No other

manufacturer can claim this kind of experience or

level of refinement.

Rapid Response R2CARRIAGE®System　　The R2CARRIAGE® (R2=Rapid Response) System

features an advanced carriage mechanism

combined with improved software programming

that achieves quicker carriage returns after each

course.

For a given knitting width, a larger and heavier

carriage requires more space (B) at each end of

the machine to decelerate, return and accelerate

back up to speed, so the actual portion where the

carriage runs at full speed (A) becomes very limited.

With a compact, lightweight carriage, less space is

required for the carriage to make returns, allowing

more area for the carriage to run at full speed. This

allows faster knitting per course, resulting in higher

productivity.

A wide range of production is possible, from tighter,

finer-gauge fabrics using all-needle knitting to more

airy, lower-gauge textures using half-gauge (1×1)

knitting.

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Gauge RangeKNITRAN® System Gaugeless Knitting Solenoid NeedleSelection

Stitch Presser Full-Time Sinker

Yarn Gripper and Cutter

Dust Cleaner NetworkInterface

Schedule Knit Back-Lit LCD Panel

Takedown RollersKnitting Width WideGauge®

KnittingSetup Device Pattern Memory Back-up PowerUSB Memory

InterfaceDSCS®Tough

Needle BedR2CARRIAGE®

System

WideGauge® Knitting　　　The SV variant of SIR®123 offers WideGauge®

capability that allows a variety of gauges to be

knit on a single machine. This allows the freedom

to handle changing seasons and shifting trends

without investing in a machine for every gauge or

resorting to the complex, time-consuming task of

gauge conversion.

Half Gauge

All Needle

　　　

DIMENSIONS

All dimensions are in millimeters.

In order to ensure safe operation of the equipment, please review all operation manuals carefully before use.SAFETY NOTICE

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Fully Fashioned High-Speed Knitting Machine

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SHIMA SEIKI, SDS, SDS-ONE, SDS-ONE APEX, SIR, KNITRAN, R2CARRIAGE, WideGauge and DSCS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. in Japan and / or other countries.SHIMA SEIKI maintains a policy of continuous improvement for its products, and therefore specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.Please contact your nearest authorized sales representative for the latest information.

SPECIFICATIONSType SIR123

Variation SV SC

Gauge 7·12 ·14 ·16 7·12·14·16 ·18

Knitting width Variable stroke. Max 48” (122cm)

WideGauge® Wide range of gauge knit on a single machine.

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Knitting speed Max 1.4m/sec. Knitting speed varies according to gauge and knitting condition. Variably adjustable speed levels. 10 additional programmable speeds.

Stitch density 120 levels, electronically controlled.

Racking Motor-driven racking mechanism. Max 2- inch racking. 1/ 2 and 1/4 pitch also available from any position.

Knitting system Triple KNITRAN® system. Single R2CARRIAGE ® system.

Transfer Simultaneous transfer, f ront or back, independent of carriage direction. Split stitch possible without exchanging yarn carriers.

Sinkersystem Spring-type moveable full-sinker system. v-Sinker® standard on 14G, 16G and 18G.

Stitch presser Special motor-driven system allows individual adjustment for on /off in knit and transfer.

Needle hook conversion Conversion be tween LL- size and MM-size possible without exchanging cams.

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Needle selection Full jacquard selection via special solenoid actuators.

Setup device Takedown comb with special setup needles.

Takedown device Main / sub rollers. Changeable 99 levels, automatically adjustable on each level. Automatic opening and closing.

Yarn cutter Single-unit system includes 1 yarn cutter and 2 yarn grippers. Both sides standard. Lint remover.

DSCS® Consistent loop length by digital control method. Left side standard. 8 lightweight, compact encoders. Left side standard.

Yarn feed roller 16 positions on each side. Left side double roller standard ( SC18G only) .

Yarn stopper device 8 positions on left side (SC18G only).

Side tensions 16 on each side. Brake disk with 3-way adjustable dials. Both sides standard.

Yarn carriers 2 normal carriers + 21 intarsia carriers. (30 max. intarsia carriers)1.

Top tensions 32 tension devices.

One -touch easy threading. Large knots cause machine stop. Small knots cause 0- 9 courses at specified knot detection speed, then automaticall y resume at set speed.

Stop motion Yarn break, large knot, wraparound check, shock detection, piece count, over- torque, program error, etc.

Drive system Belt drive. AC servo motor. No lubrication necessary .

Cleaner Special blower operated cleaner .

Safety devices Full safety cover for noise-suppression and dust-proofing with stop motion sensor and interlock mechanism. Emergency stop switch. Emergency power off device. Ultra-low speed "crawl" setting. CE Mark. Operation lamp (see below).

Operation lamp Green /normal operation. Flashing green /normal stop. Flashing amber /abnormal stop.

CONTROLLERData input USB memory interface. Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T network interface.

Pattern memory 25,165,824 bits (1,024 wales × 8,192 addresses)

Control unit Built- in controller. S tored program for flat knitting machine.

Control display Monochrome LCD panel. Editing possible via display panel operation. Help/ Message function ( for cleaning and lubrication). Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

Back-up power Power supply for resuming knitting after power failure.

Power Single phase AC220V/230V(200V-250V)

2.2 kVA

OPTIONS : (1 ) Additional intarsia carriers.

Average Weight

SIR®123 855kg (1,881lbs.)

Actual weight is dependent upon gauge and optional equipment.